Side Friction - Episode 96 - "Bluer”

September 13th, 2025

Bob and Ryan the Ride Mechanic are joined by CoasterBro (aka Caleb) of Coaster Cuzzies this week while Greg spends time with his family.

• The 2025 Golden Ticket Awards honor 27 winners, presented live from Carowinds
• Judge sides with resident in Conneaut Lake Park dispute
• Fate of Columbia County man's backyard roller coaster uncertain after losing appeal
• LA buys Griffith Park Carousel
• Nine Inch Nails To Soundtrack Disney Roller Coaster
• Maurer to present new Spike Racer innovations at IAAPA Expo Europe 2025
• Nate Bargatze Is Hoping to Build 'Nateland' Theme Parks
• Riders evacuated from Hersheypark rollercoaster
• Peanuts license at Six Flags parks extended through 2030
• Silver Dollar City, O’Reilly Auto Parts partner for theme park transit department
• Six Flags America's Boo Fest
• Batwing closed permanently
• Oaks Park is auctioning off its original roller coaster tub
  • Zoom Coaster - Oaks Amusement Park (Portland, Oregon, United States)

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Side Friction - Episode 95 - "Show Me the Weather”

September 6th, 2025

Another week means another episode of Greg, Bob, and Ryan the Ride Mechanic talking about the dumpster fire that just consumes theme park news, how Disney has it's own problems, and a bunch of other stuff.

• Who is shocked by this one? Six flags extends their MVP Sale
• What’s next for Six Flags? Cedar Point parent faces park sell-off, possible bankruptcy
  • Six Flags bankruptcy fears mount as brand eyes sale after abruptly shuttering two parks and suffering $500 million blow
• Disney theme parks quietly abandon middle-class travelers
• Man speaks out after rescuing boy walking on Hersheypark monorail
• Austin’s first tilt roller coaster nears finish line
  • High Stakes, High Speed: What You Need To Know About F1's Return to Vegas
• Trial begins in lawsuit against Colorado theme park after 6-year-old's fall to her death
• Busch Gardens closing Stanley Falls Flume after 52 years
• Kennywood cancels 21-plus nights due to fights, reiterates "Zero-Tolerance" policy
• The Legacy of Schwarzkopf

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Side Friction - Episode 94 - "Electric Mayhem”

August 30th, 2025

Greg, Bob, and Ryan the Ride Mechanic go a lot lighter on Six Flags (well, relatively) this week with one of the more varied assortment of news stories with some mile rabbit trails thrown in as a bonus.

• Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets: What to Expect
• Kings Island announces revival of beloved ride with modern upgrades
• The Legacy of Schwarzkopf
• Knott’s Berry Farm Locks Up Your Wallet
• Boy, 10, hospitalized after electric shock on bumper car at Israeli amusement park
• Flying Turns: Chicago’s Riverview Park ride is reborn at Knoebels Amusement Resort
• Appetronix robot arm might make your food in a theme park soon
• X2 coaster gets a little TLC at Six Flags Magic Mountain
• Downed trees cut power to Knoebels
• Disneyland ends early access privilege and introduces Lightning Lane
• Waldameer’s Original Endless River Closing; New Water Rides Coming in 2026 - Erie News Now
• Multiple women banned from Kennywood Park after fight breaks out on adults-only night

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